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Hi all.

I had my 20 week scan on Friday last week, the doctor was able to check about half of the things they needed to as baby was upside down and face all tucked into their chest. I went back yesterday (Monday) baby hadn’t moved position but the doctor managed to get the baby to move their face slightly. We haven’t been able to find out the gender as the baby has his or hers legs crossed. (Just my luck)

I have another scan booked for this evening does anybody have any suggestions on how to get the baby to move onto their back or uncross their legs???

Any help at all ❤️❤️❤️

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PeanutandCashew

Cold drink and a sugary snack and the midwife had me lay on my side to encourage ours to move in to a better position.

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SmithC_95

Thank you xxx

I had to do jumping jacks, get on my hands and knees and wiggle my bum around, long strides and marching. Also a cold/fizzy drink can help xx

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Aww bless. They can be cheeky lil monkeys can't they! I had to do jumping jacks and drink cold water to get mine to move with first.

With second baby she was tooo chilled out.

Sister in law ate choc b4 her scan and baby was very hyper she had have hers repeated as wouldn't keep still!

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SmithC_95

Thank you!! Xxx

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Vixylix

Usually they get you to have a cold drink and walk around - at least you get lots of time to see the baby!!

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Strawberrychaos

I was told to drink a glass of orange juice 30 mins before the scan so the baby would be more active xx

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SmithC_95

Thank you so much everyone. I took your advice to have a cold drink and it’s a GIRL. So happy. Thank you so so much for all of your help xxxx

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Rhoda04

Hello, I had the same issue when I went for my scan. I was told to drink lots of water as my bladder needs to be full in order to know the baby's gender. I did it and it worked. Just make sure you don't pee few minutes to ur appointment. All the best!

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romaluna2015

Hi x

The sonographer tilted me right up on the bed to get my daughters to move. They didn’t move much but they did just enough to get measurements that they needed xx

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